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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.79, 682.14 and 353.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.79, 682.14 and 353.53 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.79 : 682.14 = 353.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.79/682.14 = 353.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.79x = 682.14 × 353.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.79x = 241,156.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,156.95/455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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